THANKS to a concert collection held earlier this year, the Rushmoor Male Voice Choir was able to present a cheque for £811 to Help for Heroes, a charity which supports British servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty.

Peter Viveash, chairman of The Rushmoor ‘Odd Fellows’ Male Voice Choir, presented Help for Heroes local volunteer, Ray Wood, with a cheque that represents the proceeds from a concert held on June 9 at Princes Hall in Aldershot.

The choir, conducted by musical director, Stephen Petch and accompanied by Margery Wakefield, entertained the audience with a wide repertoire from classic choral numbers through popular hits to film and show themes.

They were joined by trumpeter Toby Coles, who has toured and recorded with a number of leading orchestras and performers. Toby regularly plays in West End shows and is currently lead trumpeter on the musical Wicked.

Presenting the donation Peter Viveash, said: “With the concert taking place in the traditional home of the British Army, Aldershot, Help for Heroes was an ideal choice to receive the funds raised.

“We were delighted to help them in our way, as they are helping those who have been injured in the line of duty”.

James Burns, Help for Heroes regional manager, added: “Long-term recovery is more than repairing damaged bodies and minds, it’s about rebuilding lives, so we would like to thank Rushmoor ‘Odd Fellows’ Male Voice Choir for choosing to support Help for Heroes. On behalf of those that we support, thank you.”

The choir is performing in a number of concerts over the coming three months culminating in their major winter concert at the Farnham Maltings on December 7. Details can be found on the choir website at rushmoormvc.com.